It’s hard out there for a house hunter in any of the nation’s hottest housing markets. Inventory is tight, the market moves fast, and, in most locales, the houses aren’t exactly cheap.
Last week, we pinpointed our 10 hottest ZIP codes for housing in 2016 and counted the ways in which these markets came to dominate in real estate. (Hint: strong job growth and home prices that are low for their area.) This week, we dove into the housing stock for each of the scorching locales to give you a sample of what buyers are seeing out there.
We tried our darndest to find homes for sale priced close to the median for each ZIP, but in some areas we were forced to go over budget a bit. We aimed for curb appeal as well, so pull up and take a look at what’s on offer in the country’s hottest real estate ZIPs.
10. North Park, CA (92104)
3650 Wightman St
Price: $459,900
Heat index: Priced below the median ($497,000) for the ZIP, this cute vintage bungalow has a separate studio. Income opportunities await!
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8. Crestwood, MO (63126)
648 Fox Creek Ct
Price: $227,700
Heat index: Priced above the area’s median, this brick split-level is within walking distance to a park—which isn’t surprising. This red-hot ZIP is home to 120 acres of parkland.
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6. Petaluma, CA (94954)
1915 Norfolk Dr
Price: $749,000
Heat index: It’s hard to find anything for sale near the median price ($596,000) for this ZIP. We had to go over budget to highlight this four-bedroom home in a “coveted school district.”
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4. Colorado Springs, CO (80916)
1385 Keith Dr
Price: $165,000
Heat index: This three-bedroom home is going for less than the ZIP code median of $178,000. The large porch out front ensures you’ll get to know your neighbors.
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2. Pleasant Hill, CA (94523)
1961 Patricia Dr
Price: $599,000
Heat index: The median price for this ZIP is $630,000, which makes this three-bedroom home a relative bargain.
